Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 116  –  1 October 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 116

A highly important collection of Greek coins

Tu, 01.10.2019, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

Seleucid kings, Anthiochus II, 261 – 246
Tetradrachm, Sardes circa 261-264, AR 17.12 g. Diademed head r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding bow and arrow; in exergue, ΠN and AI both in monograms. WSM 1387, pl. lvi 2 (these dies). SC 518d.
A magnificent portrait in the finest Hellenistic style, perfectly struck and
centred in high relief. Superb old cabinet tone and extremely fine

Ex Freeman & Sear Manhattan sale II, 2011, Peter Gruber, 69.

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Price realized 22'000 CHF
Starting price 16'000 CHF
Estimate 20'000 CHF
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